Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron have signed a declaration to establish a partnership on Advanced Modular Reactors and Small Modular Reactors. They also launched an India-France Roadmap on Artificial Intelligence (AI). The leaders emphasized the need for reformed multilateralism to address global challenges and agreed to work closely on United Nations Security Council matters, with France supporting India's permanent membership.
The leaders discussed defense cooperation, including the construction of Scorpene submarines in India and the integration of new technologies. They welcomed the launch of FRIND-X, a platform for defense startups, and agreed to enhance R&D partnerships in defense technologies.
Modi and Macron discussed international issues, including the Middle-East and Ukraine, and agreed to work on the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor. They stressed the importance of EU-India relations and trilateral cooperation with Australia and the UAE.
The leaders condemned terrorism and called for action against terrorist financing. They emphasized the strategic significance of cyberspace and agreed to strengthen coordination on international law in cyberspace.
Modi and Macron highlighted nuclear energy's role in energy security and low-carbon transition. They reaffirmed their commitment to addressing environmental challenges and supporting vulnerable countries.
The leaders noted the potential for increased trade and investment and welcomed initiatives to boost student mobility between India and France. They committed to deepening their Strategic Partnership as outlined in the Horizon 2047 Roadmap.
Advanced Modular Reactors are a type of nuclear reactor that are designed to be more efficient and safer than traditional reactors. They are called 'modular' because they can be built in pieces and assembled on site.
Small Modular Reactors are smaller versions of nuclear reactors that can be built in factories and transported to where they are needed. They are designed to be safer and more flexible in terms of where they can be used.
Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is a technology that allows computers to think and learn like humans. It is used in many things like smartphones, robots, and even in cars to make them smarter.
Reformed Multilateralism means changing the way countries work together in groups to make decisions that affect the whole world. It is about making these groups fairer and more effective.
UNSC stands for the United Nations Security Council. It is a group of countries that make important decisions about keeping peace and security in the world.
A Strategic Partnership is a special relationship between two countries where they work closely together on important issues like defense, trade, and technology to help each other grow and be safe.
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